Turkey’s gendarmerie to recruit 135 commissioned officers

Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command plans to recruit 135 commissioned officers for its headquarters and affiliated units.

The recruitment notice was published for the 2027 intake, and successful applicants will train at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy.

Applications must be submitted online through the academy’s personnel recruitment system using e-Government, from October 12 to 11:59 p.m.

on October 26, 2026.

Applicants generally need Turkish citizenship and a relevant four-year university degree, though people expected to graduate by January 2027 may also apply.

The notice sets age limits of under 27 for university graduates and under 32 for people who have completed postgraduate study, based on age on January 1, 2026.

Most roles require specified KPSS and ALES scores, while applicants for doctor and dentist positions do not need those exams.

The largest share of places is in the gendarmerie branch, with other positions in fields including engineering, law, teaching and medicine.

Details about exams, dates and locations will be announced through the recruitment system for applicants who qualify to take part.